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8th grade informational text dbqs for Microsoft Word
Maps before and after WWI
Before and after WWI comparison of maps of Europe and Middle East (Southwest Asia). Questions require close reading and analysis of maps. Answer key included.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Battle of Stalingrad (DBQ)
In this resource students will analyze twelve documents in order learn about the Battle of Stalingrad and the urban warfare that takes place during The Great Patriotic War (WWII) in the Soviet Union. Students will answer 14 questions that go along with the documents provided and then answer an overarching essay question about urban warfare and its impact on both soldiers and civilians.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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The English Bill of Rights vs. US Bill of Rights
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
a. Analyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights.
Instructions: Complete the table and the questions that follow.
The English Bill of Rights, US Bill of Rights, and What Does This Mean?
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Imperialism: The Scramble for Africa (DBQ/ Map skills)
This informational text on imperialism and the scramble for Africa is a great resource for students learning about Imperialism during the 19th century and Africa. Pressed for time?? This resource covers a lot information on both imperialism and how it impacted the current borders in Africa today.NOTE: I would recommend using a colored printer, or making a colored copy of the maps if your students are working collaboratively on this assignment*14 document based comprehension questions included.*
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: WWI Bundle
French and Indian War DBQ
This activity supplements any French and Indian War unit as students are asked to look at primary and secondary sources to analyze the Proclamation of 1763 and the Battle of Quebec. The activity is short and aligned to only hit on the key aspects students need to know. While the activity does not stand alone, it is meant as a great homework activity or in class cooperative activity that will make students think critically!
Grades:
8th - 11th
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DBQ ESSAY Ancient Egypt Document Based Questions and Essay
Purpose of Essay and documents - Claim: The Gifts of the Nile River helped improve life in ancient Egypt
All documents will help students support the aforementioned claim.
Includes:
Cover Sheet that states 1) Historical Context 2) Essay Task 3) Essay Guidelines
Documents: Doc 1 "Hymn of the Nile" and questions
Doc 2: Map and Excerpt and questions
Doc 3: Transportation Info and image and questions
Doc 4: Papyrus images and information and questions
Also includes: (to help students formula
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Jamestown-Native American Relationship Primary Source Activity
In this enrichment activity, students look at 3 primary source diary entries written by different Jamestown settlers at different periods. Students answer document based questions (DBQ's) as they analyze and respond to the different settler's claims. Students use critical thinking to respond to each of the 4 questions. This is great as a supplemental activity or as a challenging homework assignment.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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US History Document-Based Questions
This Document-Based Questions (DBQS) set provides students with an opportunity to analyze historical documents and synthesize information to answer questions related to specific topics. In this case, the DBQs focus on three key historical themes: the reaction to slavery, the impact of the railroad system, and the Industrial Revolution (with a focus on inventions and child labor, and the War of 1812). Students will use both the provided documents and their broader knowledge of social studies to
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5th - 8th
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Timbuktu- West Africa- mini DBQ
Students will analyze 3 easy-to-read sources and fill out an organizer to explain why the city of Timbuktu was so impressive to foreigners. This can be a short writing assignment but there are also some ideas for differentiated instruction as well with this activity.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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DBQ ESSAY Ancient Greece Document Based Questions and essay
Documents support the claim: "Ancient Greece produced many magnificent achievements in areas of government, science, philosophy, architecture, sporting events, and the arts that still influence our lives. In our daily lives, we have most likely encountered one of the many ways that ancient Greece remains a presence in contemporary life."
Includes:
Cover Page with Historical Context, Task, Guidelines
Document 1 and 2 and Questions - Architecture
Document 3 and Questions - Medicine
Document 4
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution DBQ activity has 25 questions, helping students figure out why the Texas Revolution happened, what happened during it, and why Texas became its own republic. The questions use 9 different documents to make it interesting. Additionally, students will complete a writing assignment based on their analysis of the provided documents. This DBQ is a great way to practice thinking, analyzing history, and writing skills. ⭐Engaging lesson!⭐Promotes critical thinking⭐The assignment doe
Grades:
7th - 11th
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McCarthyism/Cold War DBQ
This activity includes the use of 7 primary source texts (speech excerpts, photographs, and comic strip) to engage students and encourage them to interact with text and cite specific evidence. Each document comes with at least 3 questions. The questions build upon each other to help students see both sides of the issue with McCarthyism during America's Cold War Era. At the end, students will take the information they have gained while analyzing the documents and construct an argumentative essay.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Globalization DBQ
*Full DBQ with rubric, documents, and questions!
*A multiple choice version also included to be used as a modified version, or for younger grade.
*Great for a final assessment when teaching Globalization
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Washington State Immigration 1800s
Does Immigration Help or hurt a country? The United States began to acquire the rights to land in the Pacific Northwest through treaties with the Natives. These treaties opened up the land to new settlers who hoped to improve their lives. People from Asia and Europe flocked to the Pacific Northwest, as new resources, jobs, and infrastructure were needed.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Interwar Years: Japan between the wars (Info. Text)
This informational text covers Japanese expansion during the interwar years. After reading and answering the questions, students will have a better understand of what was happening in Japan during the interwar year period, as well as the role Japan played in WWII.*5 reading comprehension questions, with answers, included.*MS Word for easy editing.*Great for Kagan style activities
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Interwar Years
Taxation/Types of Taxes DBQ
Students will read about the different types of taxes (Flat, Progressive, Regressive) found in the US, They will then be given a persuasive essay prompt for them to determine which type of taxes system they endorse.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Informational Text: Rise of Labor Unions
This informational text on the Rise of Labor Unions is a great resource for any teacher covering the industrial revolution, or trying to get students working with more informational text.*5 reading comprehension questions, with answer key, included.*MS Word for easy editing.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Informational Text: Reading Bundle
The Last Best West - Analyze the Ads
Students assess whether or not the ads used by the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the 19th century measure up to the accuracy and truth standards as set out by the Canadian Standards for Truth in Advertising.
PROCEDURE: Students will examine several advertising posters and copy, and compare these with several primary and secondary sources [text/images] from the actual experience of settlers who immigrated to the Canadian West. Students then assess the advertisements against the standa
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Informational Text: The Crimean War
This informational text is a great resource for any teacher covering Imperial Russia, world history, or simply trying to get students working with more informational text.*6 reading comprehension questions, with answer key, included.*MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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French Revolution: Estates General Meeting
This resource helps students become familiar with the Estates General meeting, prior to the outbreak of the French Revolution. This resource is great for quickly covering some of the issues going on in France that directly led to the Revolution.
quiz included!
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: French Revolution
Warriors Don't Cry Study Guide
This study guide includes document based questions related to the memoir, as well as primary source documents and a photo analysis to supplement students' readings of the memoir.
Grades:
8th
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Migrant Mother Article and Comprehension Questions
This article is from the US Department of Agriculture. It explains how Dorothea Lange's photographs of Migrant Mother became famous. There are comprehension questions that go along with this article. I created it to go along with the book "Out of the Dust".
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Boston Massacre: Honor to Crispus Attucks
Students read a synopsis of the Boston Massacre and then decipher a poem honoring Crispus Attucks by John Boyle O'Reilly. Poem is gradually released line by line to allow students to analyze primary source and translate in their own words.
Teacher: make copies double-sided
Students: fold worksheet accordian style with Attucks' picture on the back.
Tested with success by comprehensive, IEP, 504, ELL, GT
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Honor to Crispus Attucks by Lucy Figueroa
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7th - 9th
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Boston Massacre Document Analysis
Students will be guided through analyzing four documents to determine if the Boston Massacre was self defense or murder. This activity helps students build valuable DBQ skills.
For each document students must find evidence, paraphrase and create arguments that support either a self defense or murder charge.
This activity can then be turned into a trial class activity where each side needs to present their case or DBQ essay.
Grades:
5th - 9th
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